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Are you a full stack designer?

You’ve probably heard of a full stack developer, but have you heard of a full stack designer?

A full stack designer is someone who has mastered multiple skills–and not necessarily just in design. More and more companies are seeking individuals who can work on the many stages of a project all the way to completion.

According to an article inMedium, a full stack designer is “is a multi-skill person who can use UX, design patterns, techniques, and tools to complete the product development.” With a designer who is involved throughout each step of the project, the entire process is more streamlined and consistent. A full stack designer focuses on the whole product, which sets them apart from regular designers who may only focus on the usability and/or aesthetics of a product.

The good news is that you can customize your own personal “stack” of skills, depending on your interests and strengths. Here are some of the typical skills a full stack designer has in their tool box:

UX Design

UI Design

Visual Design

Interaction Design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Front End Dev

HTML

CSS

Java Script

PHP

Apache

If you have some of these skills, but would like to develop more so you can become a genuine full stack designer, you can get training at a number of places, including General Assembly, Bellevue College, University of Washington, and other community or technical colleges near you.